When was "Base for a Water Pipe (Huqqa) with Irises" created?

This artwork was created late 17th century.

What medium is "Base for a Water Pipe (Huqqa) with Irises"?

Base for a Water Pipe (Huqqa) with Irises is Zinc alloy; cast, engraved, inlaid with brass (bidri ware).

Yes, Base for a Water Pipe (Huqqa) with Irises is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

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Unknown Artist

late 17th century

Medium

Zinc alloy; cast, engraved, inlaid with brass (bidri ware)

Dimensions

H. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm) Diam. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)

Classification

Metal

Department

Islamic Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Louis E. and Theresa S. Seley Purchase Fund for Islamic Art and Rogers Fund, 1984

Accession Number

1984.221